Sugar Rush: The Queen of Hearts at Épicerie Boulud

Looking for a Valentine's treat? This one is meant for two...but we won't judge if you devour it yourself. After all, the Queen of Hearts ($19) has plenty going for it, both in flavor and a surprising lightness. It's a flourless chocolate biscuit base layered with..

...equal parts dark chocolate mousse and praline, fresh raspberry gelée, and vanilla mousse. It's sealed with a white chocolate glaze, glossy and tinted pink for the holiday. This is one of those desserts where you have to get a bit of everything in each bite for maximum enjoyment, but I don't foresee that being an issue.

Épicerie Boulud

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.

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